BIRTLEY boxers scooped three victories at the Cheshunt Open Air Boxing Festival as they prepared for the Haringay Boxing Cup later in the month.

Dave Ferguson continued his devastating form and lifted the Best Boxer award for his victory over Dave Leo at 60kgs.

Leo, a come forward type of fighter, was hurt in the first as Ferguson ripped in hard body punches and came off angles to switch his attack. That set the pattern and Ferguson won well over three three-minute rounds.

Kelly Scott scored a brutal win over Sam Fish of the home club at 69kg. Fish came out strong throwing bombs but Scott caught him with a terrific right hand to dump the Londoner heavily.

It looked all over but Fish got back up and finished the round.

It was much the same in the second as Fish came forward and Scott caught him for another count. The last round Scott again found his range and Fish was knocked out.

In the top of the bill bout, England international Craig Dixon was up against the home club’s star man Alfie Morris over 4x2mins.

The first and second rounds saw Dixon in great form as he picked his shots and showed great variety.

However, in the third Dixon damaged his ankle and had to change tactics.

The last saw Dixon still in trouble physically, but he showed his great experience and tucked up tight to stand with his man and bring in hooks and uppercuts against a capable opponent to take the verdict.

Ray McPherson lost to the home club’s Chris Striven on points, but Birtley still won the match 3-1.